(Play Today Instructional Series). Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of violin music with this beginner's book/CD/DVD instruction pack Play Today is the ULTIMATE self-teaching method, designed to offer quality instruction and terrific songs. All you have to do is follow along with the tips, lessons and music provided as you listen to the CD or watch the DVD. The book includes 70 great songs with a professional quality CD. The DVD features on-screen violin notation so you can play all the music examples. This complete guide to the basics covers: assembly and care for the instrument * how to produce sound * reading music notation and rhythms * fingering chart * and more.